Mon., Aug. 03, 2015
6:00 PM EDTLiveJaguars Training Camp: Mandarin High SchoolOn Monday, August 3, the Jacksonville Jaguars will host their training camp practice at Mandarin High School. The event is free and open to the public to those who register with their information below. Gates will open at 5 p.m. with fun activities for the entire family including games and appearances by The ROAR, Jackson De Ville and D-Line.

Wed., Aug. 05, 2015
9:55 AM EDTLiveJaguars Training CampTraining camp practices are free, as is parking in the available lots around EverBank Field. Fans must register at jaguars.com and show a proof of RSVP at the gate before entering.

Thu., Aug. 06, 2015
9:55 AM EDTLiveJaguars Training CampTraining camp practices are free, as is parking in the available lots around EverBank Field. Fans must register at jaguars.com and show a proof of RSVP at the gate before entering.

Fri., Aug. 07, 2015
9:55 AM EDTJaguars Training CampTraining camp practices are free, as is parking in the available lots around EverBank Field. Fans must register at jaguars.com and show a proof of RSVP at the gate before entering.

Register to attend the 2015 Jacksonville Jaguars Scrimmage Presented by Florida Blue. The scrimmage will be held on Saturday, August 8 beginning at 6:15 p.m. and doors will open at 5 p.m.

The scrimmage is free and open to the public to fans who register with their information below. Please note that the Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for the scrimmage.

Mon., Aug. 10, 2015
9:55 AM EDTLiveJaguars Training CampTraining camp practices are free, as is parking in the available lots around EverBank Field. Fans must register at jaguars.com and show a proof of RSVP at the gate before entering.

Tue., Aug. 11, 2015
9:55 AM EDTLiveJaguars Training CampTraining camp practices are free, as is parking in the available lots around EverBank Field. Fans must register at jaguars.com and show a proof of RSVP at the gate before entering.

Wed., Aug. 12, 2015
9:55 AM EDTLiveJaguars Training CampTraining camp practices are free, as is parking in the available lots around EverBank Field. Fans must register at jaguars.com and show a proof of RSVP at the gate before entering.

The offseason begins

A look at a few key issues as the NFL and Jacksonville Jaguars continue preparing for the 2013 offseason

And now, the offseason officially begins.

With the Super Bowl two days in the rearview mirror, the NFL now enters a month or so of preparation and planning – with, of course, some tagging, scouting and re-signing/releasing mixed in.

The Jaguars this afternoon will hold a news conference featuring Jaguars Owner Shad Khan and President Mark Lamping, at which the two are expected to give an overall update on the state of the Jaguars, with an emphasis on what was considered a successful fall on the business side of the organization.

At the same time, new General Manager David Caldwell, the scouting staff and coaching staff are deep into the evaluation of the roster, something Caldwell began on a full-scale basis last week.

That evaluation period marks the beginning of a busy, important offseason for the Jaguars as the franchise moves in a new direction. Look for the Jaguars’ personnel officials and coaches to head to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Ind., in two weeks with a clearer vision of the organization’s short- and long-term plan – and a clearer idea of which players may be re-signed and what areas they might pursue in free agency.

The free agency period is scheduled to begin March 12, but bear in mind: Jaguars Owner Shad Khan said during the week leading to the Super Bowl the team likely won’t be major players early in the free-agency period, with the plan under Caldwell to build through the draft and use free-agency as a supplement.

With that in mind, while we wait for today’s news conference, we’ll take a quick, categorical look at some approaching offseason issues:

1. KEY DATES

*NFL Scouting Combine, February 20-26.

*Free agency period/start of new league year, March 12.

*Pro Days. No official calendar here, but draft selections hold on-campus workouts through must of March, the final days of February and the first days of April.

*NFL Draft: April 25-27.

The team also will hold organized team activities and minicamps in April, May and June, with specific dates still to be scheduled.

2. FRANCHISE NUMBERS

Teams may opt to place a franchise tag on one potential free agent per offseason before the free-agency period begins, with teams having the option of using the “exclusive” or non-exclusive version of the tag. If a team uses the exclusive tag, no team may negotiate with that player. If a team uses the non-exclusive version, teams can negotiate, but the team that signs the player will have to give up two first-round draft selections to the player’s former team. A franchised player must be offered a one-year deal based on the figures below. The figures below are the projections for the non-exclusive tag, with the exclusive tag being higher and based on the average salaries of the top five players at each position. Because of the steep compensation (two first-round selections) for even the non-exclusive tag, the exclusive tag is rarely used, though the Saints used it on quarterback Drew Brees last offseason. Franchise figures for 2013:

*Quarterback: $14.642 million.

*Running back: $8.079 million.

*Wide receiver: $10.357 million.

*Offensive line: $9.660 million.

*Tight end: $5.962 million.

*Defensive end: $10.984 million.

*Defensive tackle: $8.306 million.

*Linebacker: $9.455 million.

*Safety: $6.798 million.

*Cornerback: $10.668 million.

*Kicker/punter: $2.926 million.

3. JAGUARS FREE AGENTS

The following Jaguars players are scheduled to become free agents on March 12:

Below is a list of top players around the NFL scheduled to become free agents on March 12. Many of the players listed, including Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, could re-sign with their teams or have the franchise tag used on them before March 12. The list does not include players such as 49ers quarterback Alex Smith or Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, who could be released before the March 12, thus becoming free agents: